- The Zhou dynasty had a great run but when they got a lot of power they lost it by the Chinese Dynasty cycle. New Dyansty, Old Dynasty then problems. This led to a rebellion which overthrew the administration of the Zhou dynasty.
- The emperor had strict behavior which aroused to hate and anger of the peasants and the common people.
- They had a common government which is also the year of the Chinese exact record of anno dominie.
- The Government lost power because he could be beaten
- They steadily lost power because the feudal lords realized that they were not powerful enough.